How to Make Cucumber-Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a refreshing and healthy sauce to add to your meals? Look no further than this delicious Cucumber-Tomato Sauce recipe! This sauce is perfect for adding a burst of flavor to grilled meats, sandwiches, salads, and even as a dip for your favorite veggies. With its fresh and vibrant ingredients, this sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

What sets this sauce apart from other traditional tomato-based sauces is the addition of crisp, juicy cucumbers. Their cool and r...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 cup chopped Roma (plum) tomatoes
  • 4 ½ teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir in dried basil and cook for a few seconds. Add tomatoes, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then stir in cucumber and red pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced to a sauce-like consistency, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    115 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 202mg